Instructors

BoydStreeter

Native language:: English

Total orders:: 354

Nationality:: United Kingdom

Residence:: United Kingdom

Skills

Exam Preparation
Business English
Teaching License
British English
Beginner
Kids
Advanced
TOEFL
IELTS

Certifications: BA in English from Christ's College, Cambridge (1972) MA in TEFL from University of East Anglia, UK (1986) TEFL Certificate from International House, London, UK (1977) NVQ III in Use and Support of Information Technology, 1999-2000 QTS (via Graduate Teaching Programme), 2002 I worked for 4 years for the British Council in Brazil teaching and teacher-training. Also I worked for 6 years in Saudi Arabia, teaching technical writing in English at the University in Dhahran. My other teaching has been at a primary school in Norwich, England, as well as at various language schools in Spain. I am also a TESOL examiner for Trinity College, London, and have done oral interview tours in Italy, Spain and Ireland.
Announcements: Hi! I am available to work on Tuesday, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and I always try to complete work for you within 24 hours. I've been a teacher of English for 25 years. I've worked in Spain, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and England. I've also worked in publishing, where I have gained huge experience in editing, correcting text and proof-reading. Now, I'm so happy to be working with you. It's the perfect place for me, helping you to get the very best from your English education.
Hobbies/Travel: When I'm not working, I often play guitar in a jazz band. I lived in Brazil for 5 years. I came to love their music, as well as the Brazilian people. I even married a Brazilian! So my children are half-English and half-Brazilian. I have travelled a lot, taking in all of Europe and South America, as well as the Middle East and North Africa. I have never been to Japan, but I want to set that right soon! My next big ambition is to go to Japan. One of my other favourite activities is walking in the hills and forests. I find it very relaxing but also uplifting and energizing. I enjoy reading and going to the theatre and cinema. I'm very interested in history, as well as art, literature and music. Sport is also important to me. I play tennis and go regularly to the gym. As for football, I support Liverpool! Of course, I also follow politics and current affairs, and I like to read about recent scientific advances (I subscribe to the New Scientist magazine). I am skilled in coding, and I have made many interactive art programs for computer.
Message from the instructor: When I am working on your writing, I start by reading the entire piece in order to understand what you want to achieve. Then I correct grammar and spelling mistakes, and make any adjustments to phrasing and expression and tone, so that your writing can be as close as possible to what you are aiming for. I give clear, easy-to-understand explanations for all the changes that I make, and I often suggest different ways that your idea could be expressed. In the end, your passage of writing will be natural, smooth-flowing and accurate! I'm also kind and friendly. I love to encourage language-learners by praising their efforts and by keeping a warm friendship. Don't worry about making mistakes. It's good for you to feel free to express yourself, and it's often by making mistakes that we learn best.

Yuichi1124

Thank you for teaching, Boyd! I'm going to ask you for an instruction again!

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mashroom

Dear Mr. Boyd Streeter, As usual, your advice is very fruitful. I appreciate your explanation. Have a nice rest of this week!

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mashroom

Dear Mr. Boyd Streeter, A Happy New Year! I appreciate your advice. Have a wonderful year.

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Akihiro2022

Dear Boyd Streeter, Thank you for your kind advice. Now, I understand there is an order of adjectives. I will try to get a sence of making natural sentences. Thank you again. Yours sincerely, Akihiro Okamoto

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Ttom

Dear Boyd Streeter, Thank you for your correction. I will try to express a variety of ideas to improve my english skill.

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Akihiro2022

Dear Boyd Streeter, Thank you for your advice. Speaking of the last sentence, I tried to explain what you wrote. Now, I understand that readers will not grasp the meaning which I wanted to express. And I didn’t know that we don’t use “far place.” Thank you again. Yours sincerely, Akihiro Okamoto

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mashroom

Dear Mr. BoydStreeter, As usual, your explanation is very fruitful. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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mashroom

Hello, I appreciate your advice! Have a wonderful weekend!

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Ttom

Hi, Boyd Streeter Thank you for the correction. In particular about the mistake of tenses you pointing out is really helpful.

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wakaran

Thank you for correcting my essay. Your explanations were very detailed and easy to understand!

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takeshi_2100

Dear Boyd, Thank you for your explanations. Your corrections are very informative for me, and I can learn proper British English thanks to you. I appreciate your kind help. Kind regards, Takeshi

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mashroom

Dear Mr. Boyd Streeter, I appreciate your advice! Have a nice week!

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m-yoshiro

Dear Boyd Streeter, Thank you for working for my entry! I'm pleased that your explanations are very kind. I often make a mistake of using "the". I look forward to work with you again soon! Best regards, m-yoshiro

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